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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Mobile Application Software, Apache JMeter, Microsoft Office, Microsoft UI Automation, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Data, Test Management, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Postman, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Playwright, Software Version Control, Api Management, Jenkins - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/sr.-qa-automation-engineer-richmond_1186212 ## About the Role * 5 years of professional quality assurance and test automation experience, including 3 years' experience working with modern automation frameworks and CI/CD environments. Critical Skills * Hands-on experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks and regression suites. * Advanced UI automation experience using Playwright with C# or similar automation technologies. * Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and supporting reliable execution and reporting. * Strong understanding of test automation patterns, framework design, and maintainability practices. * Experience with API testing and tools such as Postman. * Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL for test data validation. * Experience with version control systems and code review workflows (e.g., Git, pull requests). * Strong debugging, failure analysis, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to interpret and communicate test results and quality risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong understanding of software quality assurance principles and testing methodologies. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or equivalent. * Exposure to CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar tools. * Experience or interest in AI-assisted testing approaches to improve automation efficiency and failure analysis. * Mobile application testing experience is a plus. * Awareness of accessibility, security, or observability concepts is a plus. Education * Four-year degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Physical Requirements * General office demands * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Frequent reaching, handling, and fine manipulation for using office equipment, filing, and managing paperwork. * Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office tools. * Occasional standing, walking, and bending. * Ability to lift up to 10-20 pounds occasionally. * Vision abilities required include close vision for computer work and reading documents. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Description The Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer is an experienced quality professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions that ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of systems. This role applies strong technical expertise in test automation frameworks, CI/CD test integration, and performance testing to support efficient, repeatable validation of system quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Role Summary * Work on Playwright-based testing across learning applications * Develop and maintain automated test scripts (end-to-end, smoke, etc.) * Ensure full test coverage through automation (all tests automated) Automation & Quality Ownership * Perform code reviews for automation script changes * Enforce automation standards * Return scripts for rework when standards are not met Enablement & Training * Spend time learning and advancing Playwright capabilities * Train and support other QA Engineers on Playwright usage * Design, create, execute, and maintain automated regression test suites to ensure ongoing system quality and stability. * Develop and enhance automated tests across functional, integration, API, UI, and data validation layers. * Translate business requirements, user stories, and architectural specifications into effective automated and manual test scenarios. * Contribute to test strategy development with an emphasis on automation-first principles and test coverage. * Analyze and optimize existing automation code to improve reliability, maintainability, and execution efficiency. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, supporting reliable execution, reporting, and failure triage. * Interpret and communicate test results, defects, and quality risks to project teams and stakeholders. * Participate in peer reviews, including code reviews of automation scripts, to ensure adherence to standards and best practices. * Support performance testing efforts by designing, executing, and analyzing performance and load tests, and collaborating with Engineering on results and remediation. * Maintain automation documentation, standards, and testing artifacts to support consistency and knowledge sharing. * Escalate risks, defects, and impediments with appropriate judgment and recommended mitigation approaches. * Define and maintain test metrics and quality signals in test management and tracking tools. * Mentor and support junior and mid-level QA engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing. * Contribute to technical discussions related to system design and testability, advocating for quality considerations. ## Related Videos - [Are Your APIs Ready for AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2004-are-your-apis-ready-for-ai-agents) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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